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Abbamania with Night Fever

January 4th, 2015

Date: Saturday, January 17Time: 7:30 pmLocation: McPherson Playhouse

Do you begin dancing whenever an ABBA song plays? This is a perfect performance for you! Abbamania is the top-rated ABBA production in the world. Enjoy musicians recreating ABBA songs like Waterloo and Dancing Queen.

Jam to two shows in one night! Night Fever will be playing songs from the Bee Gees. Songs featured in the performance consist of To Love Somebody, Stayin’ Alive, and You Should Be Dancing. Enjoy a fun night full of the classics!!

The 7th annual Snowed In Comedy Tour features comedians Arj Barker, Craig Campbell, Dan Quinn, and Paul Myrhaug. Each comedian has their own unique spin on comedy, making Snowed In a hilarious show full of variety.

Arj Baker

Arj Barker is an American stand-up comedian and best known for his role as Dave in Flight of the Concords. He has also been a guest on the David Letterman show twice, the Tonight Show, and several Just For Laughs Galas.

Dan Quinn

He is a winner of the Canadian Comedy Competition at Just for Laughs, Vancouver Comedy Festival, and Moncton Comedy Festival. He also has appeared on CTV, CBC, and the Comedy Network. Most impressively, he has opened for big-time comedians like Russell Peters and Tracy Morgan!

Craig Campbell

Craig Campbell has starred on several Canadian shows such as Jim Carrey Live, Just For Laughs, and The Dennis Miller Show. He has also toured nationwide on his very own comedy tours.

Paul Myrhaug

Paul Myrhaug has also starred on Just For Laughs and come in first place at the Great Canadian Laugh Off. Furthermore, he was featured on CTV, Comedy Network, CBC, and CMT.

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of his multi-million dollar album called Reckless in this concert. Reckless was released in 1984 and produced six music hits including “Summer of ‘69” and “It’s Only Love.” The album was a large turning point in Adams’ career, and “Heaven” reached #1 on U.S. billboards!

Bryan Adams has sold close to 65 million album copies, toured around the world reaching six continents, and has been presented numerous awards for his high status in the music industry. Thus, this a concert you will not want to miss!

A Viennese New Year’s

Bring in the New Year with singing, dance, and music! This New Year’s Day tradition celebrates the romantic Vienna of Johann Strauss. The Victoria Symphony presents this performance alongside the duet of Leslie Ann Bradley and Adam Fisher.

Please visit the Victoria Symphony website for more information regarding the performance.

If I Can Dream

December 18th, 2014

Date: Thursday, January 8Time: 7:30 pmLocation: McPherson Playhouse

International award winning tribute, Stephen Michael Kabakos, plays Elvis Presley in this spectacle. Watch Kabakos transfer into three different decades of Elvis: from early recordings in the army, to the 68’ Comeback, then to his popular concert years.

Kabakos delivers an astonishingly comparable performance to the real Elvis. His performance is full of energy and captures the true essence of Elvis. Don’t miss this special performance of If I Can Dream, featuring Memphis Beats Rock’n’Roll, the Little Big Band Horns, and the TBC singers.

New Year’s Eve with the Timebenders

Spend New Year’s with the Timebenders as they sing through six decades of music. Ticket prices include access to the photo booth, party favours, and champagne to celebrate the night. The venue will have appetizers, food, and drinks available as well.

More Christmas Activities

Miracle on Paper Street

Miracle on Paper Street is an improvised Christmas classic created by Paper Street Theatre. The show is inspired by holiday classics such as It’s a Wonderful Life, The Bells of St Mary’s, and Miracle on 34th Street.

What a wonderful way to bring in the holidays this year with the entire family!

Frozen Castle Dance Party

The entire family will enjoy this fantastic Christmas event! The event features a wintry walk-in cardboard castle for young children to decorate and travel through. And, of course, dance music for everyone to show off their dance moves!

Christmas Activities

December 13th, 2014

A Sentimental Christmas Carol

The Victoria Symphony features Canadian soprano singer, Eve-Lyn de la Haye, singing various Christmas favourites in this special event. She will be joined by actor, Kelt Eccleston, to present a unique version of A Christmas Carol.

Please visit the Royal Theatre website for more information and ticket pricing.

Fun with Gingerbread

Jump into the Christmas spirit by creating your very own gingerbread house at the Victoria Public Market! All necessary materials needed to construct the perfect gingerbread will be supplied. Although the event is free, all donations will go towards the charity, Santa’s Anonymous.

This event is perfect for the entire family!

Tuba Christmas

Date: December 13Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmLocation: Market Square

Watch over 65 tuba players from BC and the Northwest come together to play numerous Christmas songs. This assemble originates from New York City’s Rockfeller Center from over 40 years ago!

More Christmas Festivities

December 5th, 2014

Christmas Starlight Cinema

Date: Every Tuesday and Wednesday in December until December 17Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa

Bring a cozy blanket, some hot chocolate, and cuddle up under the stars while watching some of the family’s favourite holiday movies every Tuesday and Wednesday in December! The movies are free, but donations to Santa’s Anonymous are appreciated. Just remember, the Delta is just minutes away from the Royal Scot!

Movies Playing:Tuesday, December 2: A Christmas StoryWednesday, December 3: White ChristmasTuesday, December 9: ElfWednesday, December 10: Home AloneTuesday, December 16: Polar ExpressWednesday, December 17: It’s A Wonderful Life

Royal Winnipeg’s Ballet: The Nutcracker

A true holiday classic, the Nutcracker is presented by the Royal Winnipeg’s Ballet. The story takes the audience on the journey of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The performance features several Canadian scenes including a frozen-over pond hockey game and a battle on Parliament Hill.

Enjoy the wonderful costumes and sparkling sets in this magnificent performance! Not to mention, the Nutcracker is perfect for the entire family.

A Christmas Story, the Musical

Another classic holiday film, A Christmas Story, comes to life in this brilliant musical. The main character is Ralphie, a little boy who’s Christmas dream is to own a BB-gun, however; his parents and teacher warn him of the dangers of it

The story goes on to showcase the crazy adventures Ralphie sets out on to ensure that he receives the present he wants most. A tongue stuck to a frozen flag pole, a Chinese Christmas dinner and a bar of soap in the month are just a few things he encounters.